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Dr. Teresa Chan talks transforming medical education - Toronto Met University Magazine

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D r. Teresa Chan joined Toronto Metropolitan University in July 2023 as the founding dean of the School of Medicine and inaugural vice-president, medical affairs. Previously, she was at McMaster University, where she was associate dean, continuing professional development, and an associate professor, division of emergency medicine, department of medicine. She was also a clinician educator and researcher with McMaster Education, Research, Innovation and Theory and has been a practising emergency physician with Hamilton Health Sciences since 2013. Why TMU? What drew you to the dual role of dean, School of Medicine and VP, medical affairs? Helping to build the TMU School of Medicine is a generational opportunity: a chance to rethink, reimagine, and reconceptualize medical education and academic health care. We’re not fighting an existing structure, trying to make one change at a time; we can pour things like equity and innovation right into the foundation of the school. When we’re buildin

Education Dr. Teresa Chan talks transforming medical education How bold new ideas will drive TMU’s new School of Medicine By Kate Raven   |   January 15, 2024 Dr. Teresa Chan wants to cultivate the ability to lead in every School of Medicine graduate. Photo: Ieva Lukauskaite Dr. Teresa Chan joined Toronto Metropolitan University in July 2023 as the founding dean of the School of Medicine and inaugural vice-president, medical affairs. Previously, she was at McMaster University, where she was associate dean, continuing professional development, and an associate professor, division of eme

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